CPU Coolers: Size/Performance

[frankbo]

Title says it all. I've looked a ton of reviews and comparisons on heatsink/fan coolers, and none organized the reviewed coolers from smallest to biggest. Though I've got room for what I want (Tuniq), I've seen a lot of threads where people wonder "Will this cooler fit?" It might be nice to know what some of the smaller, more effective cooling options are.

 

[aigomorla]

smaller sinks, yes there are many...

better sinks, not that are smaller, unless you consider the ultra120extreme smaller. I honestly would say mass wise, there simular. :T

Maybe it would be considered smaller, but not by much.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

OCZ Vendetta, Scythe Ninja Mini, Arctic Freezer 7 + Cooler Master HyperTX2, etc. A top down cooler will generally fit, and most tower-type coolers 92mm or below will generally fit.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte
OCZ Vendetta, Scythe Ninja Mini, Arctic Freezer 7 + Cooler Master HyperTX2, etc. A top down cooler will generally fit, and most tower-type coolers 92mm or below will generally fit.

a tuniq will own all those coolers tho, expecially on a quadcore. :X

 

[PCTC2]

A slightly smaller, but nevertheless effective cooler is the Thermalright Ultima 90I. It's about equal to the TR Ultra120 (non-eXtreme).

 

[aussiestilgar]

Zerotherm BTF90 & Xigmatek HDT-SD964

 

[marincounty]

Thermalright ultra-90. Also cheap 20-$25.

 

[firewolfsm]

The Ultima-90 is the best small cooler out there. It's very light, and only loses to the Ultra-120 ex by ~2-5C

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: firewolfsm
The Ultima-90 is the best small cooler out there. It's very light, and only loses to the Ultra-120 ex by ~2-5C

there is no such thing as the best of anything when it comes to coolers.
Every system is unique in it`s own way.

What can be said is the Ultima 90 is one of the best small coolers!